Testseek.co.uk have collected 64 expert reviews of the Creative SoundBlaster X7 headphone amplifier and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Creative SoundBlaster X7 headphone amplifier.
December 2015
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The editors liked
Exceptional sound processing
Powerful AMP/DAC combo
Bluetooth pairing
Built-in microphone
Optical pass-through
Wired terminals for 4/8Ohm
600Ohm headphone amp
NFC
Extensive selection of cables included in the box
Headphone stand
Great aesthetics
Fully featured
Bluetooth connectivity
Agile sound
Tonally balanced
Distinctive appearance
Adjustability provided by app
Powerful hardware
Built
In mic
Plenty of ports
The Creative Sound Blaster X7 is a jack-of-all-trades USB amp with that offers unrivaled features and connectivity for the money. Sound quality is up there with dedicated DACs. The volume knob is handy for PC desktop use
Lots of features and gadgets
A decent overall playback standard
Solid headphone amp and audiophile tweaks
Very good sound via Headphones
Also very good with attached speakers driven by on-board amplifier
Unique design
Decent connectivity for various types of users
The editors didn't like
None
Neutral
The price is high
But you do get what you pay for in terms of features and performance
The additional cost of buying good speakers and/or headphones may further add to your budget worries
“We normally reserve our Extreme Performance awar
Price puts it up against some tough competition
Lack of sonic insight and dynamic thrust
Expensive extra
Won't replace your receiver
Sliding scale performance
Better hi-fi amplifiers can be had for the price. No remote control beyond the smartphone app. Build quality isn't as good as you'd expect for a $400 component. The headphone detection circuit is poor
And hooking up surround sound is a pain
No HDMI connectivity
Optical input only supports DD and PCM
5.1 is a faff
Expensive if your use is limited and you're not taking full advantage of everything on offer
Published: 2015-06-01, Author: Jay , review by: gadgetynews.com
MIT's Cheetah robot now leaps over wallsI have had, built and tweaked many PCs in my time and Creative Sound Blaster is a name synonymous with PC audio for me. However, as the audio processing on motherboards got better I found myself not adding a special...
The Creative Sound Blaster X7 is a jack-of-all-trades USB amp with that offers unrivaled features and connectivity for the money. Sound quality is up there with dedicated DACs. The volume knob is handy for PC desktop use
Better hi-fi amplifiers can be had for the price. No remote control beyond the smartphone app. Build quality isn't as good as you'd expect for a $400 component. The headphone detection circuit is poor, and hooking up surround sound is a pain
The Creative Sound Blaster X7 offers a ridiculous number of features for the money and sound quality is generally very good, but its appeal is limited....
A hefty price tag for those who are gaming focused and the lack of HDMI is a minor disappointment. That said, for everyone else the X7 offers a hugely desirable package. Great feature support, a high level of connectivity options and exceptional audio qu...
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Published: 2015-04-13, Author: Phil , review by: avforums.com
Very good sound via Headphones, Also very good with attached speakers driven by on-board amplifier, Unique design, Decent connectivity for various types of users
Expensive if your use is limited and you're not taking full advantage of everything on offer
Overall, in terms of audio quality and playback the X7 did a very reasonable job of producing high quality music playback via headphones and speakers. Personally that is all I would use it for and as such I'm not sure it is the product for a wide audience...
Fully featured, Bluetooth connectivity, Agile sound, Tonally balanced, Distinctive appearance, Adjustability provided by app,
Price puts it up against some tough competition, Lack of sonic insight and dynamic thrust,
The Creative Sound Blaster X7's spec sheet promises much, but it doesn't really deliver sonically. Our money would go elsewhere unless we could get one with a very hefty discount...
Published: 2015-03-28, Author: Peter , review by: eteknix.com
Exceptional sound processing, Powerful AMP/DAC combo, Bluetooth pairing, Built-in microphone, Optical pass-through, Wired terminals for 4/8Ohm, 600Ohm headphone amp, NFC, Extensive selection of cables included in the box, Headphone stand, Great aesthetics
None, Neutral, The price is high, but you do get what you pay for in terms of features and performance, The additional cost of buying good speakers and/or headphones may further add to your budget worries, “We normally reserve our Extreme Performance awar
PriceThe price of this unit is a lot, there's no getting past that, but it is on par with similar offerings from a few rivals, such as the EB range from Silverstone. However, the X7's feature set can be found across a range of other competing products, bu...
Abstract: The Creative X7 is touted as the company's biggest and boldest Sound Blaster to date, and it certainly has plenty of gusto tucked in to back up those claims - despite being a tiny little box that can sit on your desk. Not only does it serve as a digital-t...
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Published: 2014-12-16, Author: Nick , review by: techradar.com
Powerful hardware, Built, in mic, Plenty of ports
Expensive extra, Won't replace your receiver, Sliding scale performance
At its best, the X7 can be used in conjunction with rock-solid bookshelf speakers or full 5.1, home-theater-in-a-box systems and noticeably improve your experience. It's clear that the X7 is packed with more features than were ever possible in a standard...
Firmware and hardware upgradeable, Class leading sound quality, Ridiculous connectivity options, Powerful amps, Easy to use software controls, More features than you know what to do with
No remote, Requires software for many features, Some settings require odd software combinations, Headphone stand feels like an afterthought, Love it or hate it shape
Testing audio quality is very subjective and cannot be measured without thousands of dollars' worth of equipment. Even then, no two people hear sound quite the same way. Still comparing audio provides a way to determine how clearly you might hear differen...
